Aeolus
Aeolus is the keeper of the winds, who hosts Odysseus and gives him a bag of contrary winds tied shut. His crew opens it, the ship is blown back, and the lesson is about patience: the wind was already lent, and it was impatience that lost it.
Correspondences
Offerings
- Offerings
- WineBarleyIncenseA meal shared
Sacred timing
- Sacred Timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- Aiolos
- Gender Expression
- Masculine
- Titles
- Keeper of the WindsLord of the IslandsMaster of the Bag
- Symbols
- WindsBagIslandShip
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneBrisk courteousAddressAeolusKeeper of the WindsMaster of the BagRelationshipThe host who lends the weather and is paid with bad luckWarningThe bag was opened by people who would not waitResonanceSailors travellers those who need the weather on their side
- Modern Practice
Aeolus is called on by sailors, travellers and anyone who needs the weather to turn. His practice is hospitality and patience, in that order.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- The windsWeatherSailingHospitalityStewardshipThe islands
- Mythology Summary
Aeolus is the keeper of the winds, who hosts Odysseus and gives him a bag of contrary winds tied shut. His crew opens it, the ship is blown back, and the lesson is about patience: the wind was already lent, and it was impatience that lost it.
Details
- Correspondences
- ColorsWhiteGreyBlueScentsLavenderFennelRosemaryMetalsSilverTinAnimalsEagleHorseSwallow
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